These Elegant Updo Ideas for Short and Thin Hair Are a Game Changer

“There’s not a lot I can do with my hair as it’s so short and fine” – does this phrase sound familiar? We are here to introduce two amazing hairstyle techniques for short and thin hair that will prove you can wear it up. If you are looking for inspiration for wedding or prom hair, you are in the right place. These quick and easy videos offer updo ideas suitable for any occasion. Learn to do it yourself, ask a friend or share these tutorials with your hairstylist.

1. Faux Chignon for Shoulder-Length Hair

This updo looks classy and sophisticated, yet it’s unbelievably easy to create. What we love most about it is that this hairstyle creates an illusion of having lots of hair. Let’s break it down into some easy steps.

• Prep your hair: curl it with a straightening iron or tongs.
• Backcomb the crown area to create volume at the roots.
• Apply some texturizing spray; alternatively, use mousse or setting spray on wet hair, before drying it. This is needed to add body and make your hair more manageable.
• Crisscross 5-7 bobby pins at the nape of your neck to create a base.
• Start taking small sections of hair, gently tease and twist each of them, and secure the twists to the base. The more sections you have, the more defined texture you will achieve.
• Finish with a setting spray.

This technique will work if your hair is at least 3-4 inches long at the bottom. If your hair is super short at the neck and won’t go into a twist, tie it with a small elastic band and hide it between the twists.

2. Twisted Updo for Super Short and Fine Hair

You’d never guess the length of the hair when you see this updo! So clever and flattering, this technique is well worth a try.

Like with the previous hairstyle, we recommend prepping your hair with some products and teasing the roots. Also, you’ll thank yourself later for curling the ends. Here’s what else you need to do to create this half-halo updo for short hair:

• Secure all the hair from the crown with a couple of bobby pins. Position them about an inch above the neck.
• Take a strand of hair from above your ear and split it into two sections. Twist these two sections together.
• Then add some hair to the bottom strand and twist again; keep going and take small sections of hair from the bottom and add them to the bottom strand.
• Once you get to the middle of your head and slightly over, tightly wrap the twist, pin it to the scalp and tuck the ends inside.
• Repeat on the other side.
• If the ends of the twists are too thick and stick out, use a small clear elastic band to keep them together; then tuck under the twist.
• Gently pull out the twists to make them airier and more voluminous. Finish with a strong hold hairspray.

These hairstyles should only take you about 25-30 minutes in total, and are a perfect choice for a date night, casual outing, or a business meeting! Try them at home or use them as an inspiration to show your professional hair stylist – whatever you decide on, we’re sure these updos will add a flair of chic and elegance to your look.